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Rove wishes Bert Newton a speedy recovery

Rove McManus has used Twitter to wish friend Bert Newton well after he underwent heart surgery.Source:
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AUSTRALIAN TV host Rove McManus has sent his best wishes to friend Bert Newton who is recovering in intensive care following quadruple bypass heart surgery in Melbourne.

Newton, 74, went under the knife at Epworth Hospital on Saturday morning and is now recovering in ICU following the five-and-a-half hour procedure.

Doctors say the surgery was a success and will continue to keep a close eye on the television and stage veteran.

McManus, who is currently based in the US for his talk show Rove LA, has used Twitter to wish Newton well.

"Sending out nothing but the most positive thoughts to tv legend Bert Newton for a safe and speedy recovery," McManus tweeted.

In 2005 McManus famously shared a lengthy kiss with Newton during the Australia Unites telethon to raise money for the World Vision Tsunami appeal. A caller had pledged to donate $10,000 if the pair kissed on air, which they did, to the amusement of the celebrities in attendance at Melbourne's Telstra Dome, and the millions watching on live television.

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